Hi all,
First of all, this is my first post on the forum, so I hope this in the right section. I apologize if that’s not the case.
The post is about my zenfone 3 deluxe that I have broken. Precisely, the screen is broken and is not responding anymore but the smartphone is still working (phone call, notification etc).
Now I am desperately trying to recover my SMS/MMS from the phone since several days. I have tried many things but nothing had really worked.
In fact, I have identified two major issues I don’t know how to bypass.
First one is: the phone is on the homepage view (screen after a reboot) where the phone is secured by a scheme (that I therefore cannot draw).
Second one is: when I plug the phone on the PC, the phone is asking to validate if data can be accessed from the PC. Otherwise, phone is in charge mode only and no access is possible.
If one of you have any idea on how to bypass one of these protections, you help will be really appreciated.
Thanks!
Antonio
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Hello, my name is Calin and this is my first post on this forum. Even though I have been reading this forum since I bought my galaxy s3 (don't think at me as a regular user, I only visit this forum when I have a problem, since my device is not rooted many of the things aren't useful for me around here).
As a regular user as I am, I didn't have to post a new thread to find a solution to my problem, but this time it seems that I just have to. Before I proceed I just have to say that it drives me crazy, the fact that I don't know what the problem MIGHT (not is) be. I am clueless.
In the past 1-2 weeks I haven't installed any new app, from google play or from internet (.apk, yes I did this with few of the apps). Even though I have installed apps with an .apk installer (from the market) I have always scanned the file on my pc, and then after I installed it, AVG scanned it on the phone too.
Today, I was browsing the internet (9gag to be more specific), one of my daily/hourly routine. If it matters, I was in the bank and I had a strong network signal (I wasn't using wi-fi). Suddenly, after a few minutes of browsing my phone didn't recognize my sim and asked for a reboot. I clicked on continue (to reboot). After it rebooted (note that I had a lock screen numeric password: 3258) my lock screen password changed from a numeric one to a letter based one, which, ofcourse, I have no idea which is. I have tried all the passwords that came into my mind, I thought it may have sync with some of my google accounts. It didn't. I have tried to enter 3258 password (I can enter numbers too). It didn't work.
Even if it is locked, it's just some kind of screen lock because I can see apps running on background (like 3g watch dog) and I can receive calls (can answer them but I can't call back) and messages (can't read them). The only things that I can do with my phone right now are: Switch Airplane Mode: On and Off, activate or deactivate mobile data, switch from silent to vibrate or sound and ofcourse, reboot and turn off my phone.
I have tried every possible thing I could've tried to make this work, like removing the sim. It all seems to be a software problem.
Note that I don't wanna root my device in order to solve this. Thank you.
Edit: Please lock or delete this thread. I've reposted the question in the correct forum.
Hi everyone,
This is my first post and I hope I won't somehow piss anyone off. I'm just looking for a little advice or guidance.
Device: SPH-D710 Samsung Galaxy S2 on Sprint (CDMA). It was running the latest over the air ICS update. It was not rooted.
Background: Starting about a month ago the phone began to occasionally restart on its own. Also, my clock widget began to disappear randomly, no matter how many times I would put it back on the screen. Would occasionally crash on resource heavy apps like chrome or facebook.
Problem: While running an app the phone crashed. I pulled the battery and restarted it. It never booted. The screen remains completely black and the blue LED light stays on. I've tested a different battery, it wasn't the problem. I've plugged it into my computer and it does not see the device.
Question: I'm pretty sure this phone is bricked but would love confirmation (whether you can confirm or tell me how I can confirm). What I really care about is being able to access the data that was on the phone. Is there any way I can access the data? The sprint store said it would be 50 bucks to look at it and if they can't fix it they would get me a new phone. I really don't care about a new phone. Is there anything that they can do to recover my data that I can't?
Basically, is there anything I can do to access the internal memory files? (Secondary question is can I fix the phone).
Thank you in advance for your input and excuse me if I haven't followed all common etiquette on this forum. (I did search the topic).
Hello wukilaflee
Can you access the download or recovery mode of your phone? Take a look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II_Series At some point it says to activate "USB debugging". Since your phone doesn't boot up just try the key combination. Please report in which modes your phone boots up.
To partially answer the question of your files/data: If you used an external sd-card you can pull it out of the phone and put it into your computer (maybe you need an adapter). But most of the files will be on the internal storage of the phone. That's the tricky part. But first of all answer the question above. If it boots in download/recovery phone I'm pretty sure that it's not totally bricked
- experience7
Hello Experience7, the OP clearly states they've realised they posted in the wrong forum & has now re-posted to the correct forum.
Sorry, I thought this is already the "moved" post. Thanks.
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Hi All,
Not sure where to post for help, so apologies if this isn't the correct place.
A few days ago I dropped a padlock on my Xperia Z2 screen and it shattered completely. The display still works fine but obviously, doesn't respond to touch, I can see notifications still popping up. Luckily, I was due an upgrade and so am replacing the phone.
However, I want to make sure I get everything I can off my phone (ideally photos, videos and backing up Whatsapp messages (I thought this setting was enabled, but using my "backup phone", I see I've lost about a year of conversations/media) and wipe it.
I'm quite techy (I work in IT) but have minimal experience "hacking around" with Android and just wondered if anyone could help or even just point me in the right direction.
For me the ideal solution would be to do something like along the line of "How to Remote View and Control Your Android Phone" from HowToGeek (can't post URL sorry), but it requires root, so I'm open to suggestions.
FYI - It's an Xperia Z2 on EE (UK) and, I believe (from memory) that the bootloader is locked.
Many thanks in advance,
Dex
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If the display works enough you could use an otg cable and connect an usb mouse to it to unlock the phone then connect it to a pc and copy everything off the phone that you need.
hey, a week ago my phone was crushed by one of my friends somehow and now, as you could guess, it doesnt.. display. No touch response either as far as i can tell. only response is vibration (turning on and off, recovery mode etc)
see.. i've really messed up here. this is a samsung device which means i have two tools useful in aiding my problem. kies and FindMyMobile (to unlock the screen) and as i just noted my phone is locked so kies will not work. why cant i just import files? Usb Debugging is disabled. FindMyMobile? not enabled on device. AllShare? Remote Control? both disabled. everything seems to be blocking me.
so the question is, is there any way possibly using adb or another method to either enable usb debugging or pull my files from my internal SD? if so, sorry to be a pain but this hasn't happened before. well, my data hasn't been as important before. Anyway, could you explain in deep detail for me? i'd appreciate it.
if not, is there any program or method to unlock my phone through my computer?
please, no one suggest USB OTG as even if my device does support it, it either wont work or i wont be able to get one in time. my phone goes off for repair or replacement on the 28th. (factory reset)
i've been looking for the past 5 or so days for a software that can do this. Wondershare was one of them, installed the recovery package on my phone but did nothing at all.
I apologise for the long and vague question im not sure what im asking. i just want all my photos and videos off my phone. nothing else. my computer recognises my phone but doesnt allow data transfer. i guess my priority right now is finding out a way to unlock my phone. Thank you in advance
So I broke my touchscreen in a way, that it wont respond to touch elswhere but in a tiny stripe at the upper edge of the screen (around 1 cm working). Otherwise, the device seems to be working just like before. My biggest concern is my data - contacts, call logs and messages. I could access the phone via google now (ok google commands) for a few hours, however, now it requests screen lock anytime I try to do any action. What am I asking for? A way to unlock the phone (I have a pin screen lock) so I could navigate via google now for everything I needor a way to access the phone via computer (I would need step by step guide what to do because I am complete newbie). I likely don't have usb debugging enabled, which is a problem i suppose. I would preffer one of the methods above, however I am open to any ideas how to access my phone/data.
Please excuse my english, it's not my native. I will be grateful for any help